4:27 PM,
Feb. 25, 2013

Purdue's A.J. Hammons earlier this season.

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Purdue coach Matt Painter said his decision to shake up the Boilermakers' starting lineup against Northwestern on Sunday was a reward to Sandi Marcius for his recent steady play - and another message to talented freshman A.J. Hammons.

Marcius started in place of Hammons and played 16 minutes in a 74-43 victory over the Wildcats. He scored four points and grabbed three rebounds. Hammons, who has been lauded across the league because of his talent but hasn't always pleased Painter with his effort, played 12 minutes off the bench, scoring six points and adding three rebounds.